eResources - Culture, Travel, & Geography
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LOTE4Kids
Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Mango Languages
Learn conversation skills for over 70 different languages. Some languages include feature films.
Performing Arts Collection
Recorded performances of theatre, dance, opera, and classical music as well as documentaries, interviews, and instructional material.
Sanborn Maps
Historical street maps including building outlines, property boundaries, and natural features. From the Library of Congress.
Smithsonian Global Sound
American folk, blues, soul, jazz, and protest songs, as well as a broad range of world music. From Alexander Street.